Over 60,000 teachers complete GES promotion exercise as new policy expands career opportunities
More than 60,000 teachers across the country have completed the three-day Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion exercise, which is expected to significantly expand opportunities for career advancement under a policy that separates professional ranks from administrative positions.
On November 5, over 60,000 teachers across Ghana successfully completed the three-day Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion exercise, which is set to dramatically enhance career advancement opportunities. The exercise concluded on Wednesday with reports indicating a smooth and incident-free process at all centers nationwide. GES highlighted this year's exercise as a significant milestone in the implementation of a policy aimed at separating professional ranks from administrative positions.
The policy is designed to broaden career progression and prevent qualified teachers from being sidelined due to the limited availability of administrative roles.
Under the new system, the number of teachers reaching the rank of Director II is anticipated to surge by 1,500 percent, while those moving up to Director I positions could see a 340 percent increase. Additionally, other professional ranks such as Principal Superintendent (PS), Assistant Director II (ADII), Assistant Director I (ADI), and Deputy Director (DD) are projected to witness substantial growth.
GES emphasized that these changes represent a fundamental shift in the career progression framework, with a renewed focus on professional competence, experience, and continued service.
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